[OMS_MANAGERS] Walking Patrols

[Kendall Bell]

Cassie,  I really appreciate the response.  We are having similar problems and drive by patrols just aren't the same.  
Thank you, 
Kendall Bell
Klamath Falls Downtown Association

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On Apr 4, 2014, at 1:40 PM, "Cassie Sollars" <cassie at downtownmcminnville.com> wrote:

> Hi Kendall,
> 
> About a decade ago when we had a little more public money we did have
> bicycle patrols and they worked very well. Recently we have been talking
> with our police department about establishing a downtown "ranger" much like
> our public park rangers. They are authorized to write citations and have
> radio equipment to call in officers if they are needed. The cost is about
> $20,000 a year for a part time ranger, but we're looking for grant money to
> help. We think their presence will deter some loitering and panhandling
> issues we've been having lately.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Cassie Sollars, Manager
> McMinnville Downtown Association
> 105 N.E. Third Street
> McMinnville, OR  97128
> P: 503-472-3605 ~ F: 503-434-1274 ~ C: 971-241-0153
> cassie at downtownmcminnville.com ~ www.downtownmcminnville.com
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: OMS_MANAGERS [mailto:oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us]
> On Behalf Of Kendall Bell
> Sent: Friday, April 04, 2014 1:35 PM
> To: oms_managers at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> Subject: [OMS_MANAGERS] Walking Patrols
> 
> Hello,  I am curious if any Downtown Associations have hired walking or bike
> patrols in their Downtown areas?  
> Thank you,
> Kendall Bell
> Klamath Falls, Oregon
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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